71.   U.K. stocks closed mixed as weakness in electricity shares offset gains for Glaxo Wellcome Plc, B.A.T Industries Plc and petroleum shares.

72.   U.S. stocks closed mixed after going through yet another volatile session as apprehension about slowing profits overshadowed the optimistic forecast from Compaq.

73.   U.S. stocks closed mixed after touching records, as a perception took hold that the market overshot expectations for corporate earnings in coming months.

74.   U.K. stocks closed mixed as persistent weakness in electricity shares offset gains for Glaxo Wellcome Plc, B.A.T Industries Plc and petroleum shares.

75.   U.K. stocks closed mixed for a second day this week as a surge in banks helped counter tumbling paper and packaging stocks.

76.   U.K. shares closed mixed as falling European interest rates were countered by a static U.S. equity market.

77.   U.S. stocks closed mixed as declines in technology stocks helped drive down the Nasdaq Composite Index.

78.   U.S. stocks closed mixed after going through yet another volatile session as apprehension about slowing profits overshadowed an optimistic forecast from the chairman of Compaq Computer Corp.

79.   U.S. stocks closed mixed after seesawing throughout the day in response to an unexpectedly large drop in April durable goods.

80.   U.S. stocks closed mixed after touching records, as investors began questioning whether share prices already reflect a rosy outlook for profits.